In the grand tradition of European pastry, this torte alternates layers of crisp butter-wafer cookies with a dense bittersweet chocolate mousse. Best served chilled and thinly sliced, this dessert is elegant; the cookies are store-bought, so it's delightfully easy, too.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Make mousse: Put chocolate in a large bowl, and set aside. Heat 1 1/2 cups cream over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan until cream is steaming and small bubbles form on edges.
- Pour cream over chocolate. Stir until mixture is smooth. Let cool completely.
- Put remaining 1 1/2 cups cream and the sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Using a rubber spatula, fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture, one-third at a time.
- Assemble torte: Line a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving an overhang on sides. Spread enough mousse (3/4 to 1 cup) over bottom of pan to cover. Arrange 5 cookies on top in a single layer to cover, breaking them to fit as necessary. Spread enough mousse (3/4 to 1 cup) on top to cover; smooth into an even layer. Repeat process with remaining cookies and mousse until pan is full.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto surface, and refrigerate torte until firm, at least 3 hours or up to 2 days.
- Remove plastic wrap from surface. Invert torte onto a serving plate; unmold, using overhang to coax it out. Remove plastic wrap. Dust with cocoa.
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Zoltan Takacs
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved this torte. It's not too sweet and the mousse is light and airy.
Abdu Naswir
[email protected]This is the best chocolate mousse torte I've ever had. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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[email protected]I made this torte for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Jam Shahid
[email protected]This torte is rich and decadent, but it's not too heavy. The whipped cream and berries on top help to balance out the chocolate.
Eustace Waitere
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my torte turned out perfectly. It was so delicious that I ate two pieces in one sitting!
Yel Maharjan
[email protected]This torte is definitely a special occasion dessert. It's time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.
Taiba Eryuog
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he'd ever had.
Josh Fraser
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the torte turned out beautifully. I was worried it would be too dense, but it was actually light and airy.
Christi Young
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chocolate mousse, but this torte changed my mind. The combination of the bittersweet chocolate and the whipped cream was perfect, and the crust was flaky and delicious.
M Oman
[email protected]This chocolate mousse torte was a hit at my dinner party! It was rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious. My guests raved about it, and I'll definitely be making it again.